Written by Kyra Cooper with RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps In 1985, Garang Majouk began a long journey that started with fleeing present-day South Sudan and ended at the gates of the Des Moines International Airport. Accompanied by his wife and child, Garang had to quickly make a … Continue reading National Service Member Spotlight – Garang Majouk
By: Russell White, AmeriCorps VISTA Member with the Iowa Mentoring Partnership For more than 40 years, YSS has remained committed to positively impacting the lives of children, youth and families, giving what many have never experienced—opportunity and hope for a brighter future. YSS seeks to create a world … Continue reading Lawful Good
Nominated by Crystal Engstrom with the Iowa Child Advocacy Board in Mason City Tell us a little about the volunteer: Mary Murray has lived in Osage for 17 years. She first encountered the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program when a family member adopted a … Continue reading 50 Faces of Volunteers – Mary Murray
